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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gunn (ranked 2858 p4p, 348 weight class) and Jason Macanuff (ranked 1935 p4p, 245 weight class). Jason Macanuff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Macanuff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Gunn.
It looks like Jason Macanuff has been cut.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Macanuff.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Macanuff manages to avoid it.
Macanuff connects with a body shot.
Macanuff connects with a body shot.
Macanuff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macanuff misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Macanuff misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Macanuff.
Macanuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macanuff walks into a jab.
Macanuff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macanuff.
It looks like Mike Gunn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Macanuff is just out of range.
Macanuff throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Macanuff's head but Macanuff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macanuff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Macanuff fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Gunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jason Macanuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macanuff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macanuff.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Macanuff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunn slips a jab from Macanuff.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macanuff.
Macanuff misses with a shot to the body
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Macanuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Macanuff does no damage.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macanuff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macanuff.
Macanuff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
No joy there for Macanuff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Macanuff throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macanuff blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Macanuff. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Macanuff manages to avoid it.
Macanuff throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn drops Macanuff with a beautiful combination! Macanuff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gunn is looking for the KO!
Macanuff is rocked!
Gunn blocks a jab.
Macanuff is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Macanuff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Macanuff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Macanuff seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macanuff misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn with a hook.
Macanuff misses the shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a double jab
letting Macanuff counter with a right hand.
Macanuff misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macanuff!
Gunn lands a big uppercut and Macanuff crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Macanuff looks OK. Gunn waves Macanuff back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macanuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macanuff misses with a body shot.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macanuff.
Macanuff pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunn back to the cage. Macanuff follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Macanuff misses.
Macanuff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Macanuff throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Jason Macanuff's cut even more.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macanuff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Macanuff looks winded!
Gunn catches Macanuff with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Macanuff forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Gunn!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Gunn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Fugeit (ranked 3244 p4p, 130 weight class) and Otogo Partey (ranked 3119 p4p, 124 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Fugeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Otogo Partey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partey takes a swing at Fugeit's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Fugeit. That snapped Partey's head back.
It looks like Otogo Partey has been cut.
Partey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partey is holding his hands too far apart here. Fugeit throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Partey is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Fugeit!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristaps Zutis (ranked 3323 p4p, 358 weight class) and Frederick Hornfellow Iii (ranked 3158 p4p, 347 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristaps Zutis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Hornfellow Iii!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zutis shoots in but Hornfellow Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zutis shoots and misses
and Hornfellow Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hornfellow Iii is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Hornfellow Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Hornfellow Iii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zutis misses with a takedown
and Hornfellow Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zutis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hornfellow Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hornfellow Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Hornfellow Iii throws a hook but Zutis avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Hornfellow Iii coming out on top.
Hornfellow Iii instigates a clinch.
Hornfellow Iii stalling against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zutis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii is struggling to control the position.
Hornfellow Iii gets underhooks to prevent Zutis's takedown attempt.
Zutis blocks a body shot from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii works on Zutis's body with a couple of short punches.
Hornfellow Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zutis has been working on his balance at The Kegerator - 650$, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hornfellow Iii.
Zutis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zutis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zutis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hornfellow Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zutis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hornfellow Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornfellow Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Zutis has wrist control.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control but Zutis is working from the bottom.
Hornfellow Iii throwing strikes from guard but Zutis blocks nicely.
Zutis looking for a sweep. Not yet Zutis, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hornfellow Iii loads up on a big right hand but Zutis slips the punch.
Hornfellow Iii closes the distance and pushes Zutis back into the cage.
A short right from Hornfellow Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Zutis backwards.
Hornfellow Iii lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hornfellow Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornfellow Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Zutis is trying to pull guard but Hornfellow Iii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hornfellow Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Zutis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornfellow Iii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hornfellow Iii pushes Zutis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zutis blocks an uppercut.
Zutis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hornfellow Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hornfellow Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zutis can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zutis backwards.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee calls for Hornfellow Iii to work.
Hornfellow Iii lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zutis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornfellow Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zutis backwards.
Hornfellow Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornfellow Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zutis.
A head punch on the inside from Hornfellow Iii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Hornfellow Iii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zutis fails with a takedown attempt.
Zutis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hornfellow Iii.
Zutis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kristaps Zutis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hornfellow Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zutis.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a straight left.
Hornfellow Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zutis slips a straight right by Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornfellow Iii forces Zutis back against the cage and clinches.
Hornfellow Iii tries to work over Zutis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Zutis avoiding damage as Hornfellow Iii throws knees to the body.
Hornfellow Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Zutis.
Hornfellow Iii lands a right hand.
Zutis is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hornfellow Iii fails to land.
Hornfellow Iii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zutis blocks a body shot from Hornfellow Iii.
Zutis jumps guard but Hornfellow Iii stands there with Zutis around his waist. Zutis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hornfellow Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
Hornfellow Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zutis blocking some punches.
Hornfellow Iii working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zutis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hornfellow Iii is trying to keep an underhook but Zutis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hornfellow Iii tries to get to full guard but Zutis has control of the leg.
Hornfellow Iii is holding on to half guard well.
Zutis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zutis is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornfellow Iii is looking to get back to full guard here but Zutis has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zutis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zutis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Hornfellow Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zutis gets to mount! Hornfellow Iii was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hornfellow Iii tries to hold on but Zutis postures up.
Hornfellow Iii is looking to get to half guard.
Zutis avoids the attempt from Hornfellow Iii to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hornfellow Iii is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zutis is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Hornfellow Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hornfellow Iii cracks Zutis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hornfellow Iii scores with a jab. Zutis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hornfellow Iii gets a clinch.
Zutis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hornfellow Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Zutis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornfellow Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zutis has Hornfellow Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hornfellow Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hornfellow Iii on the inside.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zutis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornfellow Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hornfellow Iii lands a left hand.
Zutis blocks an elbow strike from Hornfellow Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Hornfellow Iii digs a right hand underneath Zutis's ribcage. Zutis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zutis successfully pulls guard.
Hornfellow Iii content to stall in guard here.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control but Zutis is working from the bottom.
Hornfellow Iii throws a strike but Zutis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zutis stopping the sweep attempt from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii pulls Zutis in close to his closed guard and prevents Zutis from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hornfellow Iii wants to improve his position but instead Zutis has moved into half guard.
Hornfellow Iii wants to control but Zutis passes into side.
Hornfellow Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zutis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zutis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hornfellow Iii, who protects the arm well.
Hornfellow Iii taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornfellow Iii gets back to half guard.
Hornfellow Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zutis.
Zutis is working for a kimura but Hornfellow Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Zutis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hornfellow Iii tries to get to full guard but Zutis has control of the leg.
Zutis is working for a kimura but Hornfellow Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Hornfellow Iii is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornfellow Iii is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Hornfellow Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hornfellow Iii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Hornfellow Iii!
Frederick Hornfellow Iii tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bisping (ranked 3811 p4p, 202 weight class) and Bob The Manager (ranked 2799 p4p, 155 weight class). Bob The Manager acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob The Manager!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Manager misses with the combination.
The Manager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bisping.
The Manager throws a body shot but no joy.
The Manager throws a body shot but no joy.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
The Manager lands an overhand right.
The Manager throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bisping counters by moving into the clinch.
The Manager is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bisping is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Manager breaks the clinch.
The Manager dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping moves away from the strike by The Manager.
Bisping drops his hands momentarily and The Manager takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bob The Manager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Manager pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bisping back to the cage. The Manager follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for The Manager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Bisping. Those never looked like landing.
Bisping throws a series of punches but The Manager moves out of range.
The Manager throws a combination that misses
and Bisping counters by clinching up.
Bisping breaks from the clinch.
Bisping missing with a left hand there. The Manager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Manager misses with a double jab
and Bisping makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping slips under a jab.
The Manager scores with a three punch combo!
The Manager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Manager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bisping throwing a counter right hand but The Manager manages to avoid it.
The Manager swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bisping was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from The Manager. Those never looked like landing.
Bisping is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Manager throws a nice looking combination but Bisping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Manager looks to land a combination but Bisping avoids it well.
The Manager looks winded!
The Manager falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bisping counters by moving into the clinch.
Bisping manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping moves away from the strike by The Manager.
The Manager misses with an uppercut. Bisping saw that one coming.
Bisping throws a right hand that The Manager ducks under and follows up with a left that The Manager also avoids with ease.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from The Manager misses its intended target.
Bisping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Manager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Manager misses with a double jab.
The Manager misses with a hook. Bisping ducked under it nicely.
The Manager misses with a straight left.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as The Manager checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Manager has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bisping misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from The Manager misses.
Bisping cracks a nice hook into The Manager's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping throws a hook but The Manager avoids it easily.
The Manager wants to counter with a clinch but Bisping pushes him away.
The Manager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Manager looks to land a combination but Bisping avoids it well.
Bisping went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bisping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Manager.
The Manager might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bisping moves out of range of the strikes.
The Manager misses with a double jab.
The Manager throws a nice looking combination but Bisping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob The Manager dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bisping lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bisping throws a low kick but The Manager moves out of range easily.
The Manager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Manager throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Manager misses with an uppercut. Bisping saw that one coming.
Bob The Manager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bisping misses with a series of wild punches.
The Manager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Manager thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Manager throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Manager swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bisping counters with a left and a right that stings The Manager.
The Manager scores with a jab to the body.
Chael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from The Manager does no damage.
Bisping appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Manager is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping throws a right hand that The Manager ducks under and follows up with a left that The Manager also avoids with ease.
The Manager throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Manager misses with an uppercut. Bisping saw that one coming.
It looked like Bisping was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Manager throws a jab but it's blocked by Bisping.
Bisping throws a series of punches but The Manager avoids them all with ease.
The Manager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bisping was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Manager stalks Bisping and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bisping's face. Bisping staggers backwards, shaken.
Bisping scores with a sloppy right hand. The Manager should have avoided that one.
The Manager throws a body punch but Bisping moves out of range.
Bisping connects with a right hand. The Manager shakes it off.
The Manager lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bisping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bisping looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Manager fails to land with a series of punches.
The Manager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bisping appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Manager throws a right hand that Bisping ducks under and follows up with a left that Bisping also avoids with ease.
The Manager misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Manager avoids the head kick by Bisping.
The Manager throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bisping holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bisping manages to break the clinch.
The Manager takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Manager misses with a combination
enabling Bisping to counter with a crisp jab.
The Manager avoids the head kick by Bisping.
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Manager throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
As The Manager looks to move away, Bisping throws a big counter combo but The Manager just gets out of the way.
The Manager takes one on the button.
Bisping lands with a nice combination. The Manager backs away looking to recover.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but The Manager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
The Manager misses with a combination
and Bisping counters with a left and a right that stings The Manager.
Bisping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Manager.
Bisping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Manager fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Manager keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Manager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bisping.
Jab from Bisping.
The Manager lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bisping listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Manager throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
Bisping tries to counter by clinching up but The Manager breaks away and moves out of range.
The Manager misses with the combination.
Bisping throws a big counter combination but The Manager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bisping with a hook.
The Manager is rocked!
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Manager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Manager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisping manages to avoid it.
Bisping takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bisping dominated that second round.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Manager throws a hook but Bisping avoids it easily.
The Manager misses with a wild combination.
Bisping looks for the body kick but The Manager saw that one coming.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Manager dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Bisping. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bisping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Manager lands a two punch combo.
Bisping moves away from the strike by The Manager.
The Manager tries to bum rush Bisping with a series of wild strikes but Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bisping ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bisping seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bisping gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Manager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from The Manager. Those never looked like landing.
Bisping on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bisping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for The Manager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Manager throws a sloppy body shot
and Bisping counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Bisping.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Manager takes a swing at Bisping's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bisping misses the target.
The Manager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bisping. Those never looked like landing.
Bisping lands a body shot.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bisping scores with a punch to the head.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Manager with the counter takedown but Bisping avoids it easily.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Manager misses with a wild combination.
The Manager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bisping.
Bisping is looking for a counter combo.
The Manager swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Manager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Manager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from The Manager. Those never looked like landing.
Bisping misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Manager swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bisping tests The Manager's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bisping scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bisping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Manager.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Manager counters with a two punch combo.
Bisping looks to land a combination but The Manager avoids it well.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
The Manager wants to counter with a clinch but Bisping pushes him away.
Bisping misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bisping pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Manager back to the cage. Bisping follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from The Manager.
A combination from Bisping does no damage.
Nice shot lands for The Manager.
The Manager loads up on a big right hand but Bisping slips the punch.
Bisping slips a jab and a cross from The Manager.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chael Bisping did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bisping scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Manager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Manager throws a nice looking combination but Bisping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Manager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from The Manager does no damage.
The Manager throws a nice looking combination but Bisping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Manager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bisping.
Bisping slips under a jab from The Manager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Manager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Manager misses with a two punch combination.
The Manager is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Manager throws a nice looking combination but Bisping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping is looking to counter punch.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Manager takes a swing at Bisping's ribcage but misses.
Bisping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bisping.
The Manager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Manager moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Manager looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Manager looks to land a combination but Bisping avoids it well.
Bisping misses with the combination.
Bisping misses with a wild combination.
Bisping falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Manager counters with a series of strikes. Bisping will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Chael Bisping has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Bisping. Beautiful body shot.
The Manager misses with an uppercut. Bisping saw that one coming.
The Manager avoids the body shot from Bisping.
The Manager misses with a right hand
and Bisping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bisping looks to throw the jab but The Manager is out of range.
The Manager looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Manager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bisping throws a right and a left that The Manager avoids nicely.
Bisping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Manager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bisping moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bisping misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Manager misses with a hook. Bisping ducked under it nicely.
The Manager has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Manager swings widly with a right hand
and Bisping counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Manager thinking.
The Manager throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bisping throws a right and a left that The Manager avoids nicely.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Manager doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Manager throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bisping counters with a three punch combo that has The Manager backing up. The Manager nods at Bisping to acknowledge the strikes.
The Manager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bisping seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from The Manager.
It looked like Bisping was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Bisping.
Bisping changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Manager on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Manager throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bisping swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bisping tries to score with a low kick but The Manager moves his leg out of the way.
The Manager throws a lazy right hand but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from The Manager misses the target.
Bisping fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bisping connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Manager throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Manager showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bisping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bisping had his way with Bob The Manager in that round.
The cut man is working on Chael Bisping's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The Manager misses the jab.
Bisping is looking for a counter combo.
The Manager throws a jab when Bisping was well out of range.
The Manager misses the jab.
Bisping seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bisping misses with a wild body shot.
The Manager throws a counter combo.
The Manager throws a right hand that Bisping ducks under and follows up with a left that Bisping also avoids with ease.
Bisping seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
The Manager is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bisping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping throws a right hand that The Manager ducks under and follows up with a left that The Manager also avoids with ease.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Manager throws an overhand right that lands on Bisping's shoulder, as Bisping tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Manager lands a right hook to the body.
The Manager throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Manager is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Manager works over Bisping's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, jab by The Manager - just one landing.
The Manager misses with a double jab.
Bisping feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Managers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bisping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from The Manager.
The Manager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Manager takes a swing at Bisping's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from The Manager. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Manager has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big left from The Manager misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bisping!
The Manager is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping dodges the punch combination from The Manager.
Bisping throwing a counter right hand but The Manager manages to avoid it.
The Manager throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Managers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Manager falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bisping counters with a crisp right that sends The Manager to the canvas! Bisping follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Bisping!
Bob The Manager was interviewed post fight and said 'I got managing money.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Two (ranked 3263 p4p, 388 weight class) and Farouk Mubarak (ranked 3163 p4p, 378 weight class). Test Two has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Test Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farouk Mubarak!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mubarak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubarak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Mubarak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Two missing with a left hand there. Mubarak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Two tries a head kick but it misses.
Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mubarak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mubarak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mubarak shoots in looking for a takedown but Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mubarak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mubarak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Test Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Mubarak.
Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Two looks to land a left hand but Mubarak moved out of range nicely.
Mubarak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mubarak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Two.
Mubarak fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubarak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mubarak.
Mubarak tries to counter with a clinch but Two shakes him off and moves away.
Two throws a jab but it's blocked by Mubarak.
Two looks to land a right hand but Mubarak moved out of range.
A big left from Two misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubarak shoots in for a double leg but Two sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mubarak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mubarak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Two.
Mubarak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Two throws out the jab.
Two throws out a loose jab but Mubarak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mubarak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big right from Two misses.
Mubarak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mubarak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mubarak has a takedown stuffed.
Mubarak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Two finds it's way round the side to connect with Mubarak's head.
Nice takedown defense from Two. No joy for Mubarak on that attempt.
Mubarak shoots in but Two avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mubarak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
A combination from Two does no damage.
Mubarak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mubarak there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two throws out a loose jab but Mubarak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mubarak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Two lands a big right hand that sends Mubarak crashing to the mat! Two stays standing though and waves Mubarak back to his feet!
Mubarak is rocked!
It looks like Farouk Mubarak has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two throws a jab but it's blocked by Mubarak.
Mubarak is still on wobbly legs! Can Two finish him?
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two misses the jab.
Mubarak tries to counter with a clinch but Two shakes him off and moves away.
Two misses with an uppercut. Mubarak saw that one coming.
Mubarak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mubarak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Two pinned against the cage. Two gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mubarak slips a jab and a cross from Two.
Mubarak moves out of range as Two strikes.
Mubarak wants to counter the offense by Two and move into the clinch position.
Mubarak fails with the takedown.
Mubarak seems to have recovered his senses.
Mubarak darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Mubarak into the cage.
Mubarak looks for a takedown but Two sprawls well.
It looked like Two wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Two drops Mubarak with a naaaaasty hook - Mubarak is in real trouble here! Two dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Two!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Diggery (ranked 2980 p4p, 162 weight class) and Jonh Paris (ranked 2561 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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134 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedrick Diggery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonh Paris!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Paris.
Paris digs a good body shot into Diggery's ribs.
Paris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diggery is rocked!
Jonh Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Diggery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggery glances at the clock... BAM! Paris nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Diggery crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Diggery is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonh Paris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Turner (ranked 2502 p4p, 240 weight class) and Corbin Leopold (ranked 2529 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geroge Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Leopold misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leopold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Geroge Turner has been cut.
Leopold defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Leopold throws a shot to the body.
Corbin Leopold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Leopold as he connects with a hook.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leopold tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leopold throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Leopold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leopold throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold misses with a straight right.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Leopold's leg but Leopold calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leopold lands with a good body shot.
Leopold looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner is looking to chop away at Leopold's legs.
Leopold keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Leopold.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leopold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
letting Leopold counter with a right hand.
Turner is rocked!
Leopold lands a body shot.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leopold flashes Turner a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Turner's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Turner crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Leopold punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corbin Leopold!
Corbin Leopold is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hilbert (ranked 4045 p4p, 416 weight class) and Sveti IvanRilski (ranked 1739 p4p, 221 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Hilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sveti IvanRilski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IvanRilski drives through and clinches with Hilbert against the cage.
Hilbert fails to pull guard.
IvanRilski leaning against his opponent.
IvanRilski gets underhooks to prevent Hilbert's takedown attempt.
IvanRilski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like David Hilbert has been cut.
Hilbert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IvanRilski smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IvanRilski closes the distance and pushes Hilbert back into the cage.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Hilbert shrugs off.
Hilbert has IvanRilski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. IvanRilski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hilbert tries to score a body lock takedown but IvanRilski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Hilbert in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for IvanRilski to work.
Hilbert wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
IvanRilski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Hilbert in his tracks for a moment.
Hilbert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
IvanRilski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hilbert up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
IvanRilski is pressed up against the cage. Hilbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag IvanRilski down to the mat. IvanRilski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sveti IvanRilski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IvanRilski moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
Hilbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IvanRilski just stands there and leans against the cage.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
David Hilbert's cut is getting worse.
Hilbert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but IvanRilski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hilbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hilbert jumps guard but IvanRilski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hilbert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IvanRilski smiles and moves away.
Hilbert dives in and grabs IvanRilski's left leg, looking for a takedown. IvanRilski pushes down on Hilbert's head and hops out.
IvanRilski clinches up with Hilbert and pushes him back against the cage.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Hilbert shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IvanRilski gets underhooks to prevent Hilbert's takedown attempt.
Hilbert tries for a takedown but IvanRilski manages to get underhooks.
Hilbert is breathing heavily.
Hilbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. IvanRilski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Hilbert shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IvanRilski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hilbert's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from IvanRilski.
Hilbert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Hilbert shrugs off.
David Hilbert's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
Hilbert looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from IvanRilski.
IvanRilski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hilbert.
IvanRilski is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hilbert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. IvanRilski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, David Hilbert's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Hilbert 's eye.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Hilbert 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Hilbert's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sveti IvanRilski!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Akishev (ranked 2883 p4p, 311 weight class) and Duke Goodwin (ranked 1723 p4p, 199 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslan Akishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Goodwin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akishev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goodwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akishev is looking to stand up but Goodwin isn't so interested in that idea.
Goodwin stands up over Akishev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akishev wants to get back to his feet but Goodwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goodwin is stalling in the full guard.
Goodwin pushes down on Akishev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goodwin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goodwin content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin is nestled in close to Akishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goodwin in particular looking to stall.
Goodwin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goodwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goodwin drops an elbow to the side of Akishev's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akishev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goodwin is nestled in close to Akishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goodwin lands with a punch from half guard.
Goodwin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Goodwin there.
Ground and pound from Goodwin.
Akishev is refusing to be controlled, as Goodwin sits in half guard.
Goodwin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akishev tries to kick Goodwin off but Goodwin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodwin is nestled in close to Akishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akishev is rocked!
Goodwin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akishev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Akishev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodwin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akishev!
Akishev seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodwin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akishev hang on?
Akishev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goodwin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goodwin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Goodwin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Akishev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Goodwin unloading with bombs!
Goodwin looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Akishev covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Goodwin!
A victorious Duke Goodwin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 1109 p4p, 71 weight class) and Slava Mne (ranked 1493 p4p, 88 weight class). Slava Mne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Mne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garbrandt rushes Mne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garbrandt smiles and moves away.
Garbrandt moves into the clinch.
Mne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbrandt is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garbrandt is defending well.
Cody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Mne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mne breaks the clinch.
Garbrandt moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mne trying to land knees to the body.
Mne is trying to break the clinch but Garbrandt is controlling him.
Mne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garbrandt blocks an elbow strike from Mne.
Mne is trying to break the clinch but Garbrandt is controlling him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies!
Garbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne.
Mne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mne trying to land knees to the body.
Garbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mne backwards.
Garbrandt pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garbrandt prevents Mne from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Garbrandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mne has had enough of the clinch but Garbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
Mne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Mne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cody Garbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbrandt pushes Mne up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a left hand.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt lands a right hand.
Garbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mne backwards.
Garbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mne is rocked!
Garbrandt avoiding damage as Mne throws knees to the body.
Mne is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbrandt finish him?
Mne tries to circle away but Garbrandt has him pinned against the cage.
Mne trying to control the position but instead, Garbrandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mne into the cage.
Mne seems to have recovered his senses.
Garbrandt presses Mne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mne looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Mne's head.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Garbrandt lands a left hand.
Garbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne.
Garbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbrandt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mne to his knees! Garbrandt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Garbrandt!
Cody Garbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Cody Garbrandt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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